On a cold January morning in Tiffin, Iowa, the community was shaken by a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 57-year-old Lee Earl Krogh. The incident, which marked Johnson County's first homicide of 2026, unfolded on Saturday, January 10, 2026, just before noon. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office received reports of a shooting at the Iris Court Apartments and dispatched deputies to the scene.
Upon their arrival at 445 Iris Court, authorities discovered Krogh outside the apartment
building with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services were rendered at the scene, and Krogh was quickly transported by ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Lee Krogh succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In the days following the shooting, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Lee Earl Krogh of Iowa City. While the investigation into his death is ongoing, authorities have assured the public that there is no current threat. Investigators have reached out to the community for assistance, specifically requesting information about any erratic driving behavior that may have occurred between two vehicles on Highway 6, between the Coralville Lowe's and Tiffin, between 11:30 a.m. and noon on the day of the shooting. They have also urged anyone who witnessed the incident on Iris Court or has security camera footage of the area during that time to come forward.
As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The motive for the shooting has not been released by law enforcement. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to piece together the events that led to Lee Krogh's untimely death.
